Yang Qi was overjoyed when he heard this. He left the Datong Army soldiers behind and hurried through the second hall of Daizhou Yamen. In the hall, there was already a weak young man waiting. The young man was wearing a green robe and an official hat. He saw
Yang Qi hurriedly knelt down and saluted. "Sun Ji, the lower official, please see Yang Zhizhou." Sun Ji, courtesy name Linji, was born in Ruyang County, Caizhou. Sun He's brother was the number one scholar. In the first year of Xianping, he ranked first in Jinshi.
Yang Qi stepped forward quickly, helped Sun Ji up, and said with a cheerful smile: "You and I are of the same age, so don't stick to these false etiquettes." Sun Ji was also a wonderful person. When he heard Yang Qi's words, he was not polite.
He stood up and asked with a smile: "Xiaguan has been traveling for days and has not eaten a grain of rice. Why don't we eat and chat at the same time?"
Yang Qi was startled for a moment, then laughed loudly. "Instruct the kitchen to prepare a table of good food." The chef in Daizhou Prefecture was brought over from the army by Yang Qi, and he could cook very quickly. It took a while.
, a table of good wine and food is ready.
Yang Qi led Sun Ji and sat down at the table. Sun Ji bowed his hand to Yang Qi and started chewing without any politeness. Yang Qi poured and drank by himself without saying a word, watching silently.
Sun Jiu ate and drank like a starving man. Sun Jiu did not care about Yang Qi, a superior official. He not only ate by himself, but also called two old servants who were following him in to eat together.
Sun Yue's two old servants were not as free and easy as Sun Yue. When they saw Yang Qi, they were like mice seeing a cat. They lowered their heads, neither eating nor talking. Sun Yue ate for a long time, and his belly was full.
It was chubby before he burped, and sighed: "I haven't eaten so happily for a long time. I remember the last time I ate meat was at the Qionglin Banquet."
Yang Qi put down his wine glass and said with a smile: "As the saying goes, if you clear the prefecture in three years, you can get one hundred thousand snowflakes of silver. Sun Jiu is also considered a distinguished person in the county. Although he can't get one hundred thousand snowflakes of silver, it shouldn't be a problem to get him one to twenty thousand taels, right?"
How can I not eat meat?"
Sun just picked up the wine pot in front of Yang Qi, without even taking the wine glass, and blew into the spout. Then he smacked his lips and said with emotion: "They are all a group of poor ghosts, and they are all poor. From them.
I really can’t be ruthless about extracting oil from my body. Not only can I not be ruthless, but I also have to pay for my own salary. If I want to make a sacrifice, I can only kill big dogs like you."
Yang Qi smiled like a fox stealing a chicken: "Eat whatever you want, spend whatever you want. If you don't have enough, just ask for it from me. I can feed you for the rest of your life." "No!" Sun Ji quickly waved his hand, "This bowl of rice is your eighth sister Yang's.
It’s not delicious. After drinking a glass of wine from you at the Qionglin banquet, you threw me to a small border county and suffered for three years. If you were to support me for the rest of my life, wouldn’t I have to live with you all my life?
You used it."
Yang Qi smiled happily and said, "When did you notice it?" Sun Zhi hugged the wine bottle and blew again, sighing: "When I arrived at the county to take office, I saw it. All of you stayed in Bianjing City.
As an official nearby, I was the only one sent to the border. It would be strange if no one was involved.
The place where I went to take office is under the jurisdiction of Daizhou. If the officials of the imperial court want to take office in Daizhou, how can they get in without the nod from your Yang family?" Sun just blew another puff, and then gave the wine bottle to him.
Yang Qi. Yang Qi pushed it away in disgust. Sun Zhi didn't care and picked up the wine bottle and continued drinking.
Yang Qi smiled and asked: "Since you saw it at that time, why didn't you write a memorial and resign? Sun only thought that he had the talent of a prime minister, but the court appointed him a minor official. So he didn't
I am so happy that I have already hung up my seal and left."
When Sun Yu heard Yang Qi's words, he would probably jump in anger. When Sun Yu heard this, he was obviously stunned and said in surprise: "Brother Su is a top talent. If nothing goes wrong in the future, he will be the prime minister, and he will be able to catch him.
He would actually resign due to his disdain for being a junior official?"
Yang Qi sighed: "Who says it's not true? I don't know what he thinks." Sun Ji sighed in a low voice: "Brother Su is an immortal in wine, and it is understandable that he is indifferent to fame and wealth. The reason why I didn't
I resigned because I also wanted to visit this borderland."
"Do you understand the sufferings of the people?" Sun Zhi glanced sideways and said disdainfully: "I just want to see if the Liao people have more heads than the people of the Song Dynasty." Yang Qi laughed in a low voice: "It seems that you are not interested in the war at the border.
Very dissatisfied.”
Sun Ji drank all the wine in the flask, put down the flask, and said solemnly: "The country is ever great, and if it is warlike, it will perish. However, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun are our barrier to the north of the Song Dynasty. If we do not take back the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun,
, the country of the Song Dynasty was in dire straits all the time.
I just want to see if the Liao people have more heads than the Song people. Why did Taizu and Jinshang fail to take back the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun during the three Northern Expeditions?" Yang Qi said with a smile: "Then you stayed at the border for three years.
What did you see in the year?" Sun just glanced at Yang Qi and said without any scruples: "The border army is corrupt, killing good people for credit, and forcing the people to rebel... How can we resist the Liao people in such a border area?
?”
Yang Qi shook his head and smiled, Sun Ji was still too young now. He only saw some superficial problems when looking at things. The real problem was not seen. Seeing Yang Qi shaking his head, Sun Ji subconsciously asked, "Eighth sister doesn't agree with my statement?
Yang Qi smiled and said: "What you are talking about is just superficial. The real problem is to release military power over a glass of wine and to control military power with culture."
Sun Yu's eyes widened and he said in astonishment: "Eighth sister, be careful what you say." Yang Qi took the empty wine bottle in Sun Yu's hand, handed it to the servant behind him, and said casually: "I'm just discussing the matter."
Sun Ji's eyes rolled for a while. He pondered for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said, "I would like to hear the eighth sister explain in detail." Yang Qi stayed in Tianjing New City for so long and heard Yang Peng's explanation many times.
It was the confession of rebellion. Together with Mrs. She, I listened to Yang Peng's political explanations of the Song Dynasty, and often heard Yang Peng's confession of Zhao Kuangyin.
Yang Qi said with a smile: "Let's talk about the release of military power over a glass of wine. Do you think this is a good or bad thing?" Sun Yang immediately shouted: "Of course it is a good thing. The release of military power over a glass of wine shows that Taizu is not a ruthless and unjust person."
It also shows that several princes understand the great righteousness. From then on, the Song Dynasty can avoid the disaster of civil strife."
Yang Qi took the servant's new flask, poured himself a drink and said, "Really? Then you tell me, Taizu mobilized the elites of each army, formed a 400,000-strong forbidden army, and hoarded it in Bianjing City. What's the matter?
benefit?"
Sun Ji pondered: "Guard the capital to prevent rebellion in other places."
Yang Qi shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "In my opinion, it's just a few wine bags and rice bags. These people are hoarded in Bianjing City. They are paid a sufficient salary every day, eat big fish and meat, and don't have to worry about the war.
.
It only takes ten years. After ten years, how much fighting power do you think these people still have? Then, these people were raised to waste. The imperial court continued to draw elites from each side army and continued to raise them. The elites of the border armies were drawn out.
, the border army was abolished. The elites were transferred to the Forbidden Army, and the Forbidden Army was also abolished. Then tell me, what did the court use to fight the Liao people?
They can only be beaten." Sun Ji's expression was uncertain. He is a knowledgeable person. He has been running around with his father since he was a child and has seen too many things. He had to admit in his heart that what Yang Qi said,
It really makes sense. Moreover, the Forbidden Army seems to be developing in the direction Yang Qi mentioned.
Since the Northern Expedition to Taiyuan, the Forbidden Army has never won any battles. Every time they attack, it can be said that they have suffered a series of defeats. On the contrary, some border troops guarding the border have been able to win battles every time. Sun only recognized Yang in his heart
Qi's statement, but he refused to admit it. He said solemnly: "By doing this, the court can prevent civil strife from happening and save the people from suffering from civil strife and war."
Yang Qi spread his hands and said: "Then what? There are no elites stationed at the border, and the enemy's troops invade the border repeatedly, plundering the property of our Song Dynasty, and strengthening themselves. There are no elites stationed in various places, bandits are everywhere, and there are many mountains..."
One sentence made Sun Ji blush. Sun Ji blushed and argued: "Even if this is the case, it is only temporary. As long as the imperial court takes back the Yanyun Sixteenth Prefecture, the Song Dynasty will have a natural barrier.
The Liao people should not even think about invading the border, and the imperial court will be free to teach bandits everywhere."
Yang Qi said with a smile: "Then let's talk about using civil society to control military affairs. The imperial court wants to use civil society to control military affairs in order to prevent military generals from betraying the imperial court. But now the power of the supervisors in various places has exceeded their scope of authority.
Not only can they supervise the military, but they have also begun to interfere in military affairs. Do you think that a group of military supervisors who are not familiar with military matters interfere in military affairs and interfere in the battles of the soldiers. Some people even directly robbed the command of the general. Each of them can win the war on paper.
?”
Sun Zhi roared: "The imperial court can deprive them of the power to intervene in the war." Yang Qi sneered: "Can it be deprived? Civil servants are greedy for power, and they have the right to write letters and report directly. Do you think they will be willing to just be a decoration supervisor?
"Sun just lowered his head and remained silent.
Yang Qi struck while the iron was hot and said: "There are no elites in the border army, and the imperial army is gradually eroding. There are also civil servants who are just talking on paper and are obstructing it. Why do you think the imperial court took back the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun from the Liao people?"
?" Sun just lowered his head even lower.
Sun Yang is also a smart person. Smart people can easily associate with many things. Sun Yang did some calculations in his mind and found that what Yang Qi said had an 80% chance of happening. After a while, he raised his head and asked Yang Qi, "What are you talking about?"
I have said so much, what exactly do I want to do?"
Yang Qi said sincerely: "I want you to stay and help me. Help me get back Xixia. Help the people behind us to hold up a piece of the sky." Sun Ji said in a deep voice: "The imperial court cannot get back Xixia, you
Why should I take it back?" You may not know that my sworn brother has already captured the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, which is Yang Peng in Cangzhou. Let's see if there are any supervisors around Yang Peng. Yang Peng is alone in Cangzhou
My ability does not rely on the imperial court at all. Without the imperial court's soldiers and horses, I can conquer the sixteen states of Yanyun. Why can't I conquer Xixia?
Sun Ji said, "You said that Yang Peng is your adopted brother, and the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun has been captured by him. Why didn't I know? I didn't hear about it on the road." Yang Qi said, "I was sent by Yang Peng.
Yes, mainly to help my sixth brother break the siege of Yanmen Pass. Now the officials have appointed me as the military supervisor of Datong and the magistrate of Daizhou. Otherwise, I would have returned to Youzhou to be a division commander." Yang Qi said seriously: "You are now
I don’t need to know yet, I just want to ask you, are you willing to fight for the people behind you? If you are willing, stay and help me. If you are not willing, I will not force it. I will report it to the court.
A memorial, recommending that you return to Beijing and make a right statement."
Sun Yue fell into confusion. "I have to think about it carefully."
Sun Ji said in a deep voice. Yang Qi did not force Sun Ji to agree immediately, nor did he use Yang Peng's shameless methods to deal with Sun Ji. Sun Ji's personality was completely different from Su Yijian. What Sun Ji decided to do, even ten cows could not do.
Come back. Even if someone forces him to do something that Sun Zhi doesn't want to do, he won't make the effort to do it.
After drinking and eating, Sun just swayed out of the second hall of the government office with his hands behind his back. He had a knot in his heart, so he couldn't calm down. He started walking around Daizhou City. Along the way, he saw a lot
, and thought a lot. In the evening, he returned to the residence Yang Qi prepared for him.
When he walked to the door, Sun just reached out and patted the big lion at the door, and asked the old servant beside him. "Uncle Ren, tell me, what is the purpose of becoming an official?" Uncle Ren bowed his waist and asked doubtfully: "Isn't it always said by the master?
, does being an official mean to make decisions for the people?" The young servant beside Sun Yu shouted: "No, being an official is to honor the family name."
Renbo said coldly: "An official who only cares about the glory of his family, even if he is a very popular minister, only adds a layer of status. Only an official who makes decisions for the people and is upright will be remembered by the people.
Sun just shook his head and sighed: "A Yangguan Avenue, a small path on the edge of a cliff... one is on a smooth journey, and the other is full of difficulties and dangers..."
Sun just looked in the direction of the government office and said with a complicated expression: "Yang Qi, you really have created a difficult problem. If I hadn't served here for three years, maybe I would have chosen Yangguan Avenue without hesitation.
However, after serving in this border area for three years, I have seen too many things. The changes in this border area are exactly the same as what you described. If things continue like this, there is really no chance of winning back Xixia." sighed.
Afterwards, Sun Zhi strode into the mansion. He successfully found his bedroom. Without saying a word, Sun Zhi fell on his head and fell asleep.
At this moment, he slept until the next day, and it was three o'clock in the morning. Sun Ji's two servants had already urged him four or five times outside the door.
Sun Zhi got up leisurely, washed up, and put on a simple green shirt. He took two servants and walked to the front of the government office arrogantly. "You go and report to Yang Qi. I, Sun Zhi, agree."
He is crazy. Go crazy with him once."
The government servants in front of the government office had already seen Sun Yue at the door of the government office. After hearing Sun Yue's words, the two of them came forward with smiles and said, "I see you, Mr. Sun." Sun Yue glared and said:
"Take me to see Yang Qi." The government servants cupped their hands and said with a smile: "Master Sun, Lord Zhizhou has already left with his people this morning. It is said that he was ordered to return to Bianjing. Regarding your official
The official seal letters are all placed in the lobby.
The Lord Zhizhou has said that when he is away, you will be the acting magistrate of Daizhou, and all affairs of Daizhou will be decided by you. The sixteen counties under Daizhou's rule, the governance strategy, and the appointment and dismissal of officials at all levels will also be decided.
It's all up to you." Sun Jian was in a daze upon hearing this.
Yang Qi left? Why did he leave? Why did he think that I would agree to him? Was he sure of me? For a moment, Sun Jian had the urge to turn around and leave. However, thinking of Yang Qi,
The entire Daizhou was entrusted to him, and Sun Ji was a little moved.
Touched by the trust. Moreover, during his tenure, he discovered many shortcomings in Daizhou's policies, but he always had no power to act. Now that he has the power, he can just let go and do something big. Yang Qi closed
I received a letter from Yang Peng asking Yang Qi to go to Beijing. This is an order that Yang Qi is not allowed to go to Bianjing. If Yang Qi disobeys, Yang Qi will have nothing to do with Tianjing New City in the future, and Yang Gui will be brought back to Tianjing.
Jing Xincheng was studying all over again. Yang Qi was furious, but there was nothing she could do about it. She heard that the seventh sister-in-law gave Yang Peng a fifty-fifty slap for disobeying orders. Yang Qi was not willing to poke Yang Peng in the head now.
Yang Qi delegated power to Sun Ji, and Sun Ji was not polite.
Immediately, he entered the government office, sat in the lobby, and put on his official uniform, which was the official uniform of a promotion official, from the sixth rank. Then, he began to carry out drastic reforms in Daizhou.
The power was in his hands, but it was expired. Sun Yang implemented his governing philosophy in Daizhou with almost no obstruction. However, when he encountered commercial law and Datong military affairs, he encountered obstacles.
When Yang Qi left Daizhou, he left two handwritten letters, reminding Sun Yu not to touch the commercial laws of Daizhou and the military affairs of the Datong Army for the time being. Everything must wait until he returns from Youzhou before discussing and making a decision.
This incident aroused Sun Ji's curiosity. Sun Ji carefully checked the commercial laws and commercial taxes in Daizhou City. He found that the commercial taxes received by Daizhou City every day were as high as tens of thousands of taels. Every day, the amount of commercial taxes was tens of thousands.
Two, that's nearly three million taels a year. This is just business tax.
It did not involve agricultural taxes from various places. After all, in the Song Dynasty, agricultural taxes were the top priority. Such a huge commercial tax immediately aroused Sun Ji's interest. Of course, Sun Ji also obeyed Yang Qixin
He did not touch the commercial law and commercial tax. He just started to carefully observe the business conditions of Daizhou City every day...
When Sun Yue began to observe the business conditions of Daizhou City, Yang Qi led his troops to the edge of Fen River.
Yang Qi came to Fenshui Station again. The stationmaster of Fenshui Station has been replaced. The entire Fenshui Station has also been converted into a restaurant. All the flowers, plants and trees in the station have been removed. Fenshui Station has been completely renovated.
Changed.
Yang Qi was no longer interested in staying in Fenshui Station. On the hillside facing the sun in Fenshui Station, Yang Qi dug out the bones of the generals who died in Fenshui Station and took them with him to continue on the road.
Qi's return journey this time was far more difficult than his original journey.
Almost every few dozen miles, when encountering mountains or streams, some bandits will always jump out. It has been less than a year since Yang Peng suppressed the bandits last year. Bandits from all over the country seem to be popping up again.
The Song Dynasty was a fertile soil that breeds bandits.
Throughout the five thousand years of history, the Song Dynasty had the most bandits. Yang Peng felt a little emotional when he encountered so many bandits along the way. Perhaps it was better for the Yang family to seize the mountain and become king than to join the Song Dynasty.
Yang Qi encountered dozens of bandits and bandits along the way. It can be said that Yang Qi almost killed them all the way. When they arrived in Youzhou.
The number of twelve people accompanying him had been reduced to seven, and each one of them was covered in blood. Running astride the horse on the gallop, looking at Youzhou City getting closer and closer, Yang Qi had a ferocious look on his face.
After arriving in Youzhou City, Yang Qi came to the Shangjing Left-behind Mansion. Yang Peng did not give her a good look. Yang Peng said to Yang Qi, "Look at the good things you did at Yanmen Pass. We have flintlock guns. If you don't use them, just
I know you are brave, and that Fan Long is just like you. He was so seriously injured. Do you want to go back to Bianjing for revenge this time? Tomorrow morning, I will go to Tianjing New City to study for half a year and then return to Daizhou."
If you can't figure it out, don't go back to Daizhou. I avenged the seventh brother, but I didn't cause such a big killing, because I know that this is the fault of this society, not that person's fault, because the emperor hopes
You generals are killing each other. This is the purpose of the royal family. Also, the people who betrayed your Yang family this time were Pan Renmei's granddaughter and Wang Qinruo. But Brother Yang Liu's fight this time is nonsense. So many people are because of this.
He died.
And you too. Is it necessary to fight like this when fighting Daizhou? It means that if you have the ability, don’t risk your life and rush to kill alone. What will the old lady do if you die? Go to Tianjing New City to learn it, or go and see it.
Look at Fan Long, if it weren't for Fan Long, you would have died countless times. Look at Fan Long's body covered with stab wounds and arrow wounds. How could you bear to see Fan Long like that and not even care about him? You are such a bad sister.
Yes, Fan Long is not a general of your Yang family, do you understand?
Yang Qi scolded Yang Peng the first time he came back. Huyan Chijin originally wanted to step forward and say a few words, but in the end he held back because Fan Long was injured too seriously this time and Yang Qi didn't care about it from beginning to end.
It's not allowed in Tianjing New City, because where are the rules in Tianjing New City! Yang Qi almost regarded Fan Long as the future of the Yang family.
What happened after all? Let’s look at the breakdown next time.